Technology
HNHS TECHNOLOGY MISSION STATEMENT
To provide individual students with the opportunity to achieve to their highest abilities, effectively communicate knowledge and skills and be adaptable to different contexts and environments through engagement in technology education We aim for technology students to:
- have the opportunity to enjoy their experiences in technology
- undertake technological practice
- develop effective communication skills
- work within a range of community contexts
- acquire knowledge and skills
- develop quality outcomes
- manage time effectively
- respect codes of practice
- analyze and evaluate own and others' practice
- develop critical/creative thinking skills
- be able to work independently and as a member of a group
- work within a safe environment
WHY CHOOSE TECHNOLOGY AND GRAPHICS?
Technology is increasingly important in our everyday lives. Technology is one of the eight essential learning areas. Studying technology is strongly recommended for students considering a career in materials, digital and food technology, engineering, architecture, design and fashion. New Zealand also has an urgent need for a wide range of technology professionals for it to remain globally competitive. Technology education presents students with rich and varied experiences to problem solve through practical activities.
WHY CHOOSE FOOD AND NUTRITION?
Food and Nutrition prepares students for careers in the food, hospitality and health sectors as well as careers in food technology. They are offered a balance of practical skill development based on nutritional knowledge.
“Everything I learned has helped, but time management is a vital skill with the current workload. Research skills are also very important within any field of design, and will certainly come in handy throughout university and my future career. Being able to critically evaluate a project in an ongoing manner has also helped a lot, as my papers are mostly project-based, apart from a few theory papers which have exams. Also being introduced to the idea of working with clients and brief development will definitely be of help in a future design career. Some of these skills would be useful for any kind of study, but especially for design. The confidence gained in modelling and making your own creation helps when you have to display your work in progress to the critical gaze of your class. To be able to look at your own work critically is the skill I value most as it is the one I did not learn from any other subject in 7th Form.”
Carly Hitchcock Top Scholar (Technology) 2007 Currently first year of Bachelor of Design at Massey, Wellington- majoring in Visual Communication Design.
